At least 30, but closer to 45 if I can. It also depends on where I'm hunting. On public land like Fort Campbell, they give you 90 minutes (no entering the woods any earlier) and I take all 90 in order to get the spot I want and beat the Elmers. They've pushed a lot deer my way over the years.

on private land I like to get to place where I want to hunt at least 30 minutes before legal shooting time. On public land I like to get there at least an hour before legal shooting light unless I'm not familiar with the territory, then I wait until daylight and walk hunt in.

30 min. What do you guys do an hour or two before can even see your hand? Last 2 out of 3 bucks I shot were at 10:40 am and I was pretty much well past done hunting waiting on a ride when I shot those.

Each location is probably quite different. Knowing the deer's habits will tell you how soon. Most of our western deer are not camped out under the feeder, but will come in quickly after the feeder throws. You'd obviously want to get in extra early if the deer are known to bed down near the feeder early.